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Macron Warns of Extremism as France's Elections Heat Up

3/21/2026

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President Emmanuel Macron warned against extremism as municipal elections show gains by the far-right National Rally and the hard-left France Unbowed.
In Paris, left-wing Emmanuel Grégoire leads against conservative Rachida Dati, and in Lyon, Green mayor Grégory Doucet faces right-wing Jean-Michel Aulas.
Left-wing alliances form to counter the far-right.
The second round is set for March 22, 2026, with implications for France's political dynamics.

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President Emmanuel Macron warned against extremism as municipal elections show gains by the far-right National Rally and the hard-left France Unbowed.
In Paris, left-wing Emmanuel Grégoire leads against conservative Rachida Dati, and in Lyon, Green mayor Grégory Doucet faces right-wing Jean-Michel Aulas.
Left-wing alliances form to counter the far-right.
The second round is set for March 22, 2026, with implications for France's political dynamics.